Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla employee has engaged in sabotage against the company, CNBC reports. In an email obtained by the publication, which Musk sent on Sunday night, Musk said the employee had changed parts of the company’s manufacturing operating system code and sent “highly sensitive” company data to outside parties. Musk reportedly… Continue reading Elon Musk is accusing a Tesla employee of trying to sabotage the company (TSLA)
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CHASING THE NEW GHOSTS OF MOBILITY, DETROIT FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE.
By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. We’re living in the midst of strange days here. The once-vaunted Motor City, which has been up and down again and again, is now on one of its upward trajectories. And this time it looks like it’s going to stick around for a while. All is sweetness and light of late,… Continue reading CHASING THE NEW GHOSTS OF MOBILITY, DETROIT FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE.
Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China
Forming two Joint Ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co.Facility can support up to 180,000 annual vehicle capacityJV is capable of supporting the needs of additional customersSHANGHAI, China, June 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna today announced its intention to form two new joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd (BJEV) for complete vehicle manufacturing… Continue reading Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China
Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
One of the auto industry’s first 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer casesAchieves up to 10% CO2 savings compared to a two-wheel drive systemCan be easily integrated into existing drivetrainsSAILAUF, Germany, June 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna is on the fast track to vehicle electrification. With its all-new industry-leading 48-volt transfer case and an array of other… Continue reading Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
Magna Develops Comfort+ Door Latch to Improve Door Quality and Cabin Quietness
Reduces effort needed to open and close a car door by 40-60 percentAllows increased sealing to create a quieter cabin – a key factor in driver satisfaction ratingsWill enter the market on future models with a European automakerAURORA, Ontario, May 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For automakers, two key customer satisfaction considerations are the feel… Continue reading Magna Develops Comfort+ Door Latch to Improve Door Quality and Cabin Quietness
Toyota Continues Role as Lead Automotive Innovator
Ann Arbor, Mich. (June 18, 2018) – In his address to investors last month, Akio Toyoda spoke of transforming the company that bears his family name from an automaker into a mobility company. While that official change in direction was a recent announcement, Toyota’s engineers and scientists have been expanding their research and development efforts to… Continue reading Toyota Continues Role as Lead Automotive Innovator
Groupe PSA: Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon, Member of the Managing Board and CFO of Groupe PSA (Paris:UG), has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Philippe de Rovira, currently CFO of Opel Vauxhall. Both decisions will be effective as of August 1st. “The Supervisory Board thanks Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board
Smart commute startup Luum steps out of the shadows with big partnerships and expansion plans
Luum CEO Sohier Hall. (Luum Photo) For nearly seven years, Luum has been quietly helping big Seattle-area employers reshape the commuting habits of their employees. But the privately funded startup has opted to fly under the radar, building out its platform and closely guarding information about its customers. Now, Luum is stepping into the spotlight,… Continue reading Smart commute startup Luum steps out of the shadows with big partnerships and expansion plans
Autonomous Waymo car involved in 5-car crash in Arizona.
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Autonomous Waymo car involved in 5-car crash in Arizona. Phoenix police say a self-driving Waymo car was among 5 involved in a collision. No serious injuries were reported. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s… Continue reading Autonomous Waymo car involved in 5-car crash in Arizona.
Google Maps for Android no longer books Uber rides
Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP/Getty Images Google added the ability to book Uber trips directly through Maps at the start of 2017, but it appears that this convenience was short-lived. The search firm has quietly pulled direct Uber booking from Google Maps for Android after yanking it from the iOS app last summer. It’s not certain exactly… Continue reading Google Maps for Android no longer books Uber rides